centering meaning

centering as a noun

1. the concentration of attention or energy on something
   • the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology
   • he had no direction in his life

   Synonyms: focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction

   Type of: concentration

   Kinds: particularism

   Related forms: center

2. (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
   • the quarterback fumbled the snap

   Synonyms: snap

   Type of: pass

centering in a sentence

• We'll be centering the perspectives of the stakeholders.
• When talking about North America, rarely have we even tried centering the perspectives of indigenous people.

How to pronounce centering

centering is pronounced /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.